Education
Bates subsequently studied at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Belgium, at the Sorbonne in Paris, and at the Pratt Graphic Centre in New New York
Bates subsequently studied at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Belgium, at the Sorbonne in Paris, and at the Pratt Graphic Centre in New New York
Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Bates began her formal art studies at the age of 12 with Stanley Royale, who taught at Mount Allison University. She is noted for her embossing technique. Her work is often inspired by Occidental themes or religions.
She is a professor at the University of Victoria.